Podcasts by KookCast: Surf Education

Catching Up with Matt Warshaw from 2023-12-12T14:03:26

This week on KookCast, we're happy to have Matt Warshaw back on the show. The premier historian and archivist of surfing, the value of this man's work isn't lost on us, and it shouldn't be lost ...

Wetsuit Care&Kookery from 2023-11-28T15:31:48

It's in the title! Take care of that thing and don't be a wetsuit kook!

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In Deep with Matt George from 2023-11-13T18:29:42

Coach Chris sits down with Matt George to discuss his book In Deep, a highly recommended read, which is a compilation of his life's work as a surf writer and journalist. The book covers some ser...

Becoming a More Assertive Surfer from 2023-10-28T00:59:27

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are discussing a surfer characteristic you should develop, but exercise wisdom with how you wield it.

Creating Time from 2023-09-24T19:02:35

Do you feel like "it all happens so fast" ? When taking off, or while surfing and suddenly realizing there's a person in your way ? In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are speaking on a ...

10 Surfer Instincts You Must Cultivate from 2023-07-29T19:01:15

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are discussing 10 surfer instincts that separate the experienced surfers from the rest of the pack. 

Do You Catch Waves or Do They Catch You? from 2023-07-20T01:44:49

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are discussing the difference between surfers who paddle hard to catch waves and surfers who slide effortlessly into wave after wave. 

Position, Position, Position from 2023-07-06T20:12:45

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are discussing three of the most important aspects to catching waves. Position, position, position.

How to Improve Your Surfing...Other Than Surfing. from 2023-06-03T16:09:36

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are exploring a topic intern Sophie brought to the table. 

The Unwritten Rules of Surfing: Part 2 from 2023-05-23T14:37:35

Following up on last week's episode, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are back with the second half of their list on the unwritten rules of surfing. Tune in and listen up.

The Unwritten Rules of Surfing: Part 1 from 2023-05-19T13:35:10

Surfing is unique in the way that a lot of the educational process and lessons learned are unwritten. You figure it out as you go, make mistakes you don't realize are mistakes only to be correct...

No Leg Rope, No Surf from 2023-05-08T14:18:06

This week on KookCast, intern Sophie is on the line with this week's episode que'd up for Coach Chris and Coach Ev regarding the recent headlines from Byron Bay, "leash-less surfing is illegal"....

Three Kooky Things You Can Stop Doing Now from 2023-04-25T21:39:24

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are hitting you with a list of three kooky things you can stop doing today. 

2 Things Holding Beginner Surfers Back from 2023-04-14T01:58:59

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are talking about 2 things that hold beginners back in their surfing.

Vamos a El Chante with Fernando Navarro from 2023-04-04T22:01:33

This week on KookCast, Fernando Navarro owner of El Chante Surf House joins Coach Chris on a washed up log on Playa Hermosa to talk about his story building his vision for El Chante Surf House, ...

Catch Waves Better: Don't Turn Your Back to the Ocean from 2023-03-30T18:54:33

Even non-surfers have heard these wise words: "don't turn your back to the ocean", but in this week's episode Coach Chris and Coach Evan are putting their own spin on that advice and it has to d...

La Misión Surf Trip Recap from 2023-03-22T12:41:57

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris, Coach Ev, and a group of students who joined them on this years La Misión surf trip are recording and remembering another massively successful surf trip to Ba...

How to Deal with Snobby Groms from 2023-03-14T22:24:59

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev offer some words of advice and encouragement to a young surfer who is getting hassled by some of the local groms. This might be one of those thing...

The Delusional Surfer's Guide to Reality from 2023-01-17T10:51:19

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are talking about some of the common ways beginner surfers delude themselves and aim to help those lost souls find their way back to a realistic p...

New Year, New Yeeew! from 2023-01-03T12:28:57

Happy 2023. In this episode Coach Chris and Coach Ev are talking about the number one way (that's probably also the most overlooked way) to improve yourself as a surfer. Yeew !

The Art of Missing Waves from 2022-12-20T09:48:28

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are diving a little deeper into a concept that came up in the last episode in regards to having good style. 

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Do You Have Good Style? from 2022-12-07T20:13:46

Style is a common topic in surf conversation. We all want to have good style. This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are talking about some of the lesser considered ways of exhibiting g...

Regaining Confidence After Injuries from 2022-11-30T16:26:57

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are briefly recapping a member's question they answered in detail on the membership site. The full and in-depth video can be found Listen

Controlling Wipeouts? YES! How to Wipeout Less from 2022-11-11T20:05:24

Controlling your wipeout? Isn't that an oxymoron? How can you control a wipeout, if wiping out is losing control? In this episode we're discussing a recent member video we created on this very t...

What's a Good Beginner Board? from 2022-10-25T19:16:52

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are discussing their take on what makes a good beginner board. No, they aren't giving specific dimensions or favorite brands. Rather, they're draw...

The Keys to Unlocking a Righteous Finish from 2022-10-19T16:50:11

Coach Chris and Coach Ev just finished evaluating a few waves, specifically the finishes, of themselves and their students for a Listen

3 Ways To Be a Better Surfer from 2022-10-12T15:19:42

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are back to their coaching style episodes! This episode was inspired by a video analysis we recorded of our friend John surfing. You can find that...

Scrub It Kook! with Chase, Jenna,&Nalu Menen from 2022-10-04T09:00

It's been said a family that surfs together, stays together. If you don't believe it, please tune into the the Menen's to prove it. If a board to the head can't break them apart, nothing will. I...

Hurricane Fiona Recap from 2022-09-27T21:05:54

Not that any episodes of KookCast could be considered "formal", this is one of those especially informal episodes where the coaches are just rapping about a recent swell event. In this case, it'...

Twozy Doozy with Brother Chase Menen from 2022-09-21T20:21:17

A guest so close yet so far, Brother Chase has long known he's been requested to make his voice heard on KookCast. The day has finally come and in this episode 204, he tells the story of how he ...

How Not to Splat with Chris Palmer from 2022-09-09T01:57:37

This week on KookCast, Coach Ev's got long time friend Chris Palmer on the show and they're talking about the value of riding bigger boards, how not to splat with your board when you're amping o...

Turns Out The Kook Was Me! with Phil Martone from 2022-08-30T21:33:03

This week on Kookcast, the big grom Phil is telling his kooky story about how making an assumption about another surfer got him into a bit of hot water, or perhaps we should call it rocky water....

Just Because You Can, Doesn't Mean You Should from 2022-08-17T02:21:46

This week on KookCast we have three reasons why you should NOT catch a wave. What the hell kind of surf podcast gives you three reasons not to catch a wave? Tune in and find out.

What Makes a Soul Surfer? from 2022-08-11T01:45:55

In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are discussing their favorite qualities of a soul surfer.

Catching Waves: Head Up or Down from 2022-08-02T21:42:04

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are discussing your head and whether it should be up or down while you're catching a wave, and the reasons they feel the way they do.

Learning Through Play with Johanly "Jojo" Sepulveda from 2022-07-26T09:00

In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are sitting down with good friend Jojo to talk about growth, teaching, and learning through play.

How to Improve Your Pop-Up from 2022-07-19T09:00

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are discussing the pop-up and a perhaps surprising way you can improve it. 

Keeping it Real from 2022-07-13T00:52:07

Almost every episode of KookCast for the past 4 years has been focused on surf topics, whether Coach Chris and Coach Ev discuss one together, or with a visiting guest...this week the boys are re...

Coach Ev Making Big Claims... from 2022-06-08T01:50:30

This week on KookCast, Coach Ev is sharing with us a story about a wave he just caught the other day out front at La Misión that he's claiming is a top 5, best wave he ever caught in his entire ...

Sunburnt&Salty with Cait Lawson from 2022-05-31T17:31:44

Cait Lawson is the kind of lady surfer you want to be following as you make your way on your surfing journey. A committed and lifelong surfer, she can't help but drop all kinds of valuable knowl...

How To Stay in the Pocket from 2022-05-24T09:00

No matter how you ride waves, the pocket is what we're all chasing. Whether you're on a surfboard, boogie board, or no board at all, the essence of surfing is the lift and drive you get from sta...

Getting Kooky with Crooked Wetsuits from 2022-05-17T09:00

Well there's a first for everything, and this week Coach Chris and Coach Ev hosted their first five way call between themselves and the dudes over at Crooked wetsuits. Catch up with one of the n...

How I Met Your Coach from 2022-05-10T09:00

It's nearly a decade since Coach Chris and Coach Ev met each other surfing out in Montauk, NY. It was no ordinary session either. This was a day-of-days type of swell and guess who was there to ...

Surf Lessons vs. Surf Coaching: What's the Difference? from 2022-05-03T09:00

This week on KookCast, the boys are talking about the differences between The Surf Continuum and all the other surf schools out there and why they cringe to call their work "surf lessons".

Coach Chris Tours Bird's Surf Shed (with Bird) from 2022-04-26T10:00

Guess the title pretty much covers it! Members of The Surf Continuum . com can login to watch the video version of this episode. Be sure to watch the last 20 mins or so for the board shed tour w...

Baja Surf Trip Reflections from 2022-04-23T21:45:55

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are taking a few minutes to recap their Spring surf trip to Northern Baja with a group of students. As much as KookCast is a place for listeners t...

What is a Kook? from 2022-04-15T00:42:08

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are talking about kooks! Like what it means to be a kook, types of kooks, and whether it's an avoidable title, or something that we all embody t...

3 Ways to Shift Your Mindset About Onshore Wind from 2022-04-05T08:00

Most people hate it. Onshore wind is often considered synonymous with poor conditions. But this week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan have 3 points to make about why you should be shiftin...

Controlling Your Take-Off from 2022-03-28T13:00

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are exploring a very small moment in surfing. The moment we're all working on doing more times and executing better. That moment is your take-of...

Surfing Fundamentals 101 from 2022-03-22T07:00

We talk a lot about "surfing fundamentals" in all of our episodes, and while you could probably piece it all together and figure out what they are on your own, we're gonna save you the trouble a...

We're Not Your Cheerleaders, We're Your Coach from 2022-03-15T07:00

It's not to say that we don't encourage and applaud our students when it's called for, but the value we strive to bring goes much deeper than praises or a pat on the back. In this episode Coach ...

Pilot or Passenger? from 2022-03-08T08:00

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris is talking to Coach Evan about a phrase that came to mind while trying to explain to a student what element was missing from their practice. Hint: it wasn't a ...

Staying in Rhythm with Scott Napier from 2022-03-01T09:00

This week on KookCast, top student Scott Napier stayed up late to record an episode with Coach Chris and Coach Evan. We continued a discussion we were having the whole trip around the theme of s...

La Misión Student Surf Trip Recap from 2022-02-21T18:18:46

This week, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are reflecting on their recent student surf trip to La Misión. We all had such an epic time and because we had to turn away so many people after the trip fill...

Founder of Surf with Amigas: Holly Beck from 2022-02-08T09:00

There's nothing better than a genuine, outspoken, and honest guest for a podcast, and that's exactly what Holly Beck brings to this episode. She has no problem with real talk and what you get fr...

Jar of Clay with James Blotiau from 2022-02-01T05:30

A first ever type of episode, this week Coach Chris has a family member on the show--his younger brother James. Together they remember stories from their childhood on the beach all the way throu...

Join the Team from 2022-01-18T00:00

This week's episode on KookCast was a dud. Total cringe. So we didn't release it...formally that is. Tune in to learn how you can still hear it, and find a whole bunch of other cool stuff we're ...

Revisiting Reno Abellira from 2022-01-11T05:30

This week on KookCast we're going way back in the KookCast archive to bring you one of our top favorite episodes. Episode 45 with Reno Abellira. Join us as we re-listen to this absolute gem with...

6 Qualities of a Good Surfer from 2022-01-04T05:30

How good a surfer may be is almost always judged based on how they ride waves. Well Coach Chris and Coach Evan are here to fill you in on a couple of the true qualities of a good surfer, and cha...

Automatic Kook from 2021-12-28T05:30

We're all about helping you be a little less kooky, and that's why for the last episode of 2021 we bringing you our "automatic kook" list. These are the things that make you a kook. No, it's not...

Beyond the Surface with Emi Koch from 2021-12-21T06:00

The lovely Emi Koch joins Coach Chris on KookCast this week to talk about her non-profit organization Beyond the Surface, traveling around the world, and of course surfing. 

How to Gain Confidence in Your Surfing from 2021-12-14T05:30

We get it. Surfing can be intimidating. Even a small wave can give you a beat down, and the local crowd can get aggro. This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan has some tips to help you...

Man vs. Machine with Matt Warshaw from 2021-12-07T05:30

The man behind the Encyclopedia of Surfing (https://eos.surf) joins Coach Chris for his second episode ever on KookCast to discuss the unique relationship surfer...

3 Ways Offshore Wind Makes Catching Waves Harder from 2021-11-30T21:55:22

Ahhh, offshore wind. It's a beautiful thing for waves. Except this week your favorite surf coaches are talking about RIPPING offshore wind and the three ways it keeps you from catching waves. Be...

Bonus Episode: Boom Recap from 2021-11-23T13:34:15

This week's release was supposed to be another typical episode with your favorite surf coaches, Coach Chris and Coach Ev, but Coach Chris got so carried away talking about his recent trip to The...

Bonus Episode: Boom Recap from 2021-11-23T13:34:15

This week's release was supposed to be another typical episode with your favorite surf coaches, Coach Chris and Coach Ev, but Coach Chris got so carried away talking about his recent trip to The...

Bienvenidos a Chancletas with Shay O'Brien from 2021-11-17T22:06:50

A deep and honest look into the heart and soul of Shay O'Brien, pioneer and discoverer of The Boom and the founder of Chancletas in Northern Nicaragua.

Yellow Card! from 2021-11-09T10:00

You might be tuning in because you're a loyal listener, or because you got yourself a yellow card. Listen to this episode to learn how to be a surfer that is respected by even the most seasoned vets.

Yellow Card: 3 Surfing Penalties to Avoid from 2021-11-09T10:00

You might be tuning in because you're a loyal listener, or because you got yourself a yellow card. Listen to this episode to learn how to be a surfer that is respected by even the most seasoned ...

3 Tips to Help Your Backside Surfing from 2021-10-26T08:00

This week on KookCast the boys have taken a suggestion to record an episode on tips and ways to improve your backhand approach. 

Bonus Episode: Cole's Happy Place from 2021-10-19T08:00

Unplanned, unofficial, but with tape rolling this quick episode is pulled from the beginning of a recording with a guest that was afterwards cut out. There's a vibe though. That totally natural ...

A Kook's Journal with Holly Hinsenkamp from 2021-09-28T08:00

This week on Kookcast, Coach Chris is having a chat with Holly Hinsenkamp aka @akooksjournal to talk about her summer project, which was to surf 100 days in a row and to document and upload a vi...

Surf Senses: Part 3 from 2021-09-21T08:00

The last of a 3 part series on your surf senses, this week Coach Chris and Coach Evan are talking about vibes.

Bonus Episode: Hurricane Larry Recap from 2021-09-16T11:52:21

Coach Chris and Coach Evan sat down for one last in-person recording together (until winter) to recap the Hurricane Larry swell that peaked on the North East coast on Friday September 10th. Phot...

Surf Senses: Part 2 from 2021-09-14T20:09:58

Up next on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are working through a series called "Surf Senses". This week we're talking about your voice. Let's talk about how you need to use it.

Surf Senses: Part 1 from 2021-09-07T06:00

This week on KookCast the boys are starting a series called "Surf Senses". Up first, your eyes. Let's talk about how you need to use them.

Predicting Side Currents from 2021-08-31T05:00

A member recently wrote in through the membership site to submit a question about side currents aka sweep. A sweeping current down the beach is the result of one or more conditions that cause th...

Board Control: Prone Turn vs. Sitting Turn from 2021-08-24T09:00

This week on the show the boys are talking about the most basic two turns you need to have in your bag of tricks...the kind of turns that happen before you're surfing.

How To Get Your Boogie On from 2021-08-19T20:42:57

The boys talk a lot about how growing up and playing in the shore break with boogie boards was an important foundation for their surfing journey. In this episode they go into further detail on h...

The Best Way to Improve as a Surfer from 2021-08-10T09:00

The best way to improve as a surfer is one of the most overlooked parts of your surfing. Can you guess what it is? Coach Chris and Coach Ev are constantly working on this fundamental skill with ...

The Worst Condition for Surfing from 2021-07-27T09:00

Can anyone guess it? What does Coach Chris and Coach Evan think the worst condition in surfing is? Onshore wind? High tide? Low tide?? Take a stab and then tune in to see if you're right, you mi...

The Power of the Press-Up Posture from 2021-07-13T09:00

One thing Coach Chris and Coach Ev will never let you forget is the importance of your fundamental skills. In this episode they're covering the press-up posture, and the two crucial moments in s...

34 Ways to Avoid Being a Major Kook from 2021-06-29T09:00

We got a great summer list for ya this week rippers! 34 ways to avoid being a major kook is a big list we made of some of the ways we see people kooking it at the beach and in the water. Let's g...

The Philo-Surfer: Dion Mattison of Conatus Surf Club from 2021-06-22T09:30

This week on the show, Dion Mattison is our guest and he'll have you reconsidering any stereotype you may have of surfers being simple or shallow...this dude is deep, and he has a lot of thought...

Fight to Stay Conscious from 2021-06-16T22:53:39

This week on KookCast, the boys are talking about keeping your eyes on the prize...with your mind. Fighting to stay conscious speaks to the fact that when you go out surfing, it's pretty easy to...

Lazy Surfer with Nick Peterson from 2021-06-08T17:43:59

This week, Nick Peterson joins Coach Chris to talk about his app, Lazy Surfer. It's an AI powered surf log that you can use to log all the info from a surf session. You give the session a rating...

What is "Trim"? from 2021-06-01T09:00

Coach Chris and Coach Ev are talking all about trim, and it's one of those topics thats tough to discuss because its so subtly pervasive in surfing, but mostly only discussed as it pertains to h...

Creating Space from 2021-05-25T09:00

This week on KookCast, the boys are talking about a few strategies (and reasons) for creating space in the line-up.

The Things We Do for Surfing with Kalani Robb from 2021-05-18T16:11:02

Whoa...Kalani Robb on KookCast?! YES! The grom of the momentum generation joins Coach Chris on the show and Coach Chris doesn't turn into a star struck kooky mess at all, no not one bit. Can you...

Captain Kook&The Kid: EPIC Session Recap from 2021-05-12T14:24:58

This week on KookCast we got Coach Ev and Uncle Freestyle recapping an epic session they scored at the peak of the biggest South swell of the season. Tune in to hear how these two scored some ep...

Picking Your First Surfboard from 2021-05-04T09:30

This week on KookCast Coach Chris and Coach Evan are discussing some of their thoughts on choosing your first surfboard. Obviously everyone would prefer a straightforward, "this is the best surf...

Be Willing to Fall from 2021-04-28T15:32:27

Coach Chris and Coach Evan have a quick one for you this week, discussing an important concept that is imperative to your growth as a surfer. If you feel like you've been on plateau with your pr...

Nose Dives: Causes&Solutions from 2021-04-20T16:58:11

This week on the show, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are discussing one of the bigger beginner obstacles, pearling aka nose diving. There's a number of things that can cause a nose dive to occur, a...

Bonus Episode: Post Recording with Peter Townend from 2021-04-13T18:13:32

No matter how you try to capture the best stuff, it always seems the best content happens when the recorder is off. This week we have some bonus content from when we thought the recorder was off...

Fear! with Uncle Freestyle from 2021-04-08T17:35:02

Hey rippers, catch up with Coach Evan and Uncle Freestyle down in La Misión for a chat and story time discussing fear.

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Bonus Episode: Coach Chris Back in the Cold Water from 2021-04-01T09:30

More bonus content. The boys are trying something new and releasing some of "pre-episode" banter they have before recording the official episode they planned for. Podcast worthy? Probably not. Listen

Keeping Your Form from 2021-03-30T09:30

It's one thing to have good technique. It's a whole other thing to ALWAYS have good technique. Keep the fervor for good technique, form, and execution the entire time you're in the water if you ...

Bonus Episode: Coach Ev Earns His Bell from 2021-03-25T10:00

A special mid-week bonus episode, Coach Ev is talking about a recent session paddling out into some serious water in La Misión.

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Moving Back to Go Forwards: Unlocking the Tail from 2021-03-23T09:30

One of the most common misunderstandings beginners have in surfing is in regards to trim and when it's the correct time to move forward on the surfboard. In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach E...

Coach Chris is the Guest This Week with Rob Case from 2021-03-19T15:54:14

This week we're featuring episode 22 of "Dropping In" a podcast hosted by Rob Case because Coach Chris is his guest! Rob is the founder of surfingpaddling.com, an online resource that focuses on...

Taking a Break From Surfing from 2021-03-02T10:30

If you want to get better at surfing, or anything for that matter, you need to do it all the time. But what happens when you're forced to take a break? Whether due to injury, or lack of appropri...

Surf Care with Nick Stolz from 2021-02-16T17:40

This week on the show, Coach Chris is talking with Nick Stolz, co-partner of the team that started Surf Care, which is basically insurance for your surfboard ! Pretty sweet we thought, so Nick c...

Managing Your Expectations from 2021-02-09T10:00

Did you know, 85% of bad surf sessions are due to mismanaged expectations? Ok, that stat is total poppycock, but Coach Chris and Coach Evan wouldn't be surprised if it were true! Your two favori...

San Diego Surf History with Cole Olson from 2021-02-02T10:00

Coach Chris and Cole Olson had a day ! From a surfboard swap, to Bird's Shed, and then checking out some local surf spots, the two homies always have a great time hanging. In this episode, Coach...

Catching Your Own Waves from 2021-01-29T22:00:26

Do you get pushed into waves? Or struggle to catch them on your own? You're gonna wanna tune into this episode for some tips from Coach Chris and Coach Ev.

How NOT to Kook It On a Surf Trip with Phil Kampfer from 2021-01-20T21:14:48

This week on Kookcast, we're recounting an epic camping/surf trip down the Baja peninsula we just returned from, and a few of the lessons we learned or were reminded of along the way. Be sure to...

The Power Within (Your Surfboard) from 2020-12-31T22:39:05

Beginners eventually notice there is a big difference between the way good surfers move through the water, and the way they themselves do. But what is that difference? For some, it's devastating...

Stand-Up Technique with Gavin Krug from 2020-12-22T19:20:35

Coach Chris and Coach Ev are back and they've got their good friend Gavin on the show to talk about your stand-up technique. Tune in a get a few pointers on improving that crucial moment in your...

Fundamental Fails: Dismount/Kick-Out from 2020-12-08T23:10:20

This week on the show Coach Chris and Coach Ev are talking about the massively important kick-out and the many ways that surfers kook it by neglecting to control the end of their ride. 

The Caretaker of Surfing History with Matt Warshaw from 2020-11-20T13:47:40

Surfing's very own and only surf historian gets on the horn with Coach Chris to have a casual chat about learning how to surf, The Encyclopedia of Surfing, life after surfing, and of course, his...

Calm in the Chaos from 2020-11-17T10:00

Calm in the chaos speaks to the notion that despite what's going on around you, you can maintain a steady mindset and be the same surfer regardless of how chaotic conditions may be.  

Learn to Surf The Right Way from 2020-11-10T11:00

Coach Chris and Coach Ev linking up this week to talk about best practices for learning how to surf.

Peanut Butter Whiskey with Peter Townend from 2020-11-03T10:00

Always a banger when we get a proper legend on the show ! Tune in as Coach Chris and Coach Ev get to know the first surfing world champ a little better.

More Than Riding Waves from 2020-10-27T18:11:42

If you heard them say it once, you've heard them say it a thousand times. Surfing is more than riding waves. This is another one of those sappy episodes Coach Chris and Coach Evan recorded prais...

Captain Kook and the Kid from 2020-10-20T09:00

Coach Evan and Uncle Freestyle are at it again! Another recording from the fine views of la casa de Speilman's en La Misión

You Are The Crowd! from 2020-10-13T09:00

If the title doesn't paint the full picture, then you better dive in and find out what Coach Chris and Coach Ev are talking about...

No Sand in House with Kenny Angiulo from 2020-10-06T08:00

Growing up, Kenny was blessed to have one of the best beaches on the East Coast right out of his grandmothers front door. And they didn't just keep it to themselves either...they generously shar...

Your Place in the Line-Up from 2020-09-29T08:00

This week Coach Chris and Coach Ev are discussing line-up positioning with respect to the crowd, waves, and your own skill level. 

Fin Theory from 2020-09-24T00:06:52

You'll have to excuse us missing a week of publishing KookCast...the surf has been PUMPING in the North East for the last two weeks. Of course you understand. This week, Coach Chris is joined by...

"First You're Laughing, Then You're Crying" with Uncle Freestyle from 2020-09-08T09:00

This week on Kookcast, Coach Evan breaks down a situation that happened between him and Uncle Freestyle that could have ended in disaster ! Fortunately, both parties came out alive and well with...

Surfboard Shopping: How to Choose a Good Used Board from 2020-09-01T17:19:26

This week on Kookcast, Coach Ev gives us some guidance on how to choose a decent used surfboard by talking about three major surfboard flaws/issues/dings that you should be on the look out for w...

"See You Tomorrow" with James Badge Dale from 2020-08-26T22:47:58

Badge is one cool cat, and he's got all the right ingredients that make a proper surfer...surfs every condition, drinks any beer, and when he's had a rough session, he shows up again the next da...

It's Not The Wand, It's The Wizard from 2020-08-18T09:00

You could find a thousand different ways to say it, but the point of this episode is to discuss how good or bad surfing has little to do with the board. It's the surfer who's responsible. Tune i...

Oh Boy! It's Annie Trezza from 2020-08-11T09:00

Annie Trezza on KookCast this week and she brought her guitar and harmonica ! Yeeew ! Tune in to some good vibes and groovy tunes this week.

To Bail or Not To Bail from 2020-08-04T09:00

That is the question. If you're a frequent bailer, or finish waves by jumping off then this episode is just for you.

Just Taking It All In with Tom Casse from 2020-07-28T10:00

One of the most positive and optimistic of surfers, he will help you see light in the darkness and find a wave during a flat spell. An epic surfer and great friend, Coach Chris is claiming he's ...

Caught Outside from 2020-07-21T10:00

We recently did an episode about getting caught inside, and it can be an annoying, arduous, and stressful situation...but have you ever been caught outside? You know, when the waves are pumping ...

Surf Trips Gone Wrong with Doug Milstein from 2020-07-15T20:54:33

Doug Milstein is back on the show to talk about a surf trip to Costa Rica gone terribly wrong.

Why We Coach You One-On-One from 2020-07-07T15:15:03

In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Evan discuss why we almost always coach our students one-on-one and not in groups. Other surf instructors have asked us, "why?" with a puzzled look, busine...

A Boat Ride with "Captain" Dave from 2020-07-01T21:45:49

One of the best surf sessions Coach Chris & Coach Evan have ever had didn't happen without one hell of an adventure before & after. This isn't our version though. In this episode, Coach Chris ta...

Serenity Now! Managing Your Anxiety in the Water from 2020-06-23T10:00

Anxiety in surfing is a real thing. Between the waves and the crowd, what's meant to be a pleasant and spiritual experience can transform you into a nervous wreck real fast. Tune in this week to...

The Most Unconventional Stand-Up with Chad Callahan from 2020-06-16T10:00

Chad has a lot of great things to say, but the reason we had him as a guest on Kookcast is so you can hear more about his stand up technique. It is wacky, wild, seemingly off kilter, yet somehow...

How To: Perfect Your Paddling Technique from 2020-06-09T10:00

This week Coach Evan and Coach Chris get into one of their favorite topics to discuss...paddling technique, and the three ways you should aim to improve it. 

Medium Wave Dave and The Clubber from 2020-06-02T10:00

Another seaside chat coming at ya. Only surfers are gonna be able to listen to this one because we are damn close to the oceans edge...luckily our type like that kind of background noise, yeeeew...

If You Want to Go Fast, Go Slow from 2020-05-26T10:00

It may sound like a contradiction, but the secret to speed and efficiency is slow motion practice, and a focus on good technique. In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Ev talk about all the way...

Can You Surf When You're Pregnant? with Jenna Menen from 2020-05-19T10:00

Well we don't know! That's why we had Jenna Menen on the show to help us answer a few questions on the topic. A great listen for any pregnant surfers, and even their spouses. Jenna gives us some...

100th Episode Celebration! from 2020-05-12T10:00

Tune in and celebrate our 100th episode anniversary with us! We're remembering how it all started, the good times, our favorite episodes, and of course announcing the winners of our contest! Thi...

Caught Inside from 2020-05-05T10:00

This week we're officially releasing an episode we pre-released on YouTube about getting caught inside (check it out on youtube if you wanna watch the surf with us as we recorded this episode). ...

Why You Need to Ditch Your Soft Top from 2020-04-28T10:00

Soft tops are taking over the world! While we recognize their place in surfing and what they offer, be wary of your surfing getting stuck on a plateau if you depend on it for too long. In this e...

Surf Sense&Soul Stories with John Angiulo from 2020-04-21T10:00

A close friend, epic surfer, and one of the best surf instructors you'll have the pleasure of training with, John Angiulo is character in more ways than one and there's no doubt you're going to ...

What Does Being a Surfer Mean to You? from 2020-04-14T10:00

Coach Chris and Coach Ev hop on the phone to record and talk about what it means to them to be a surfer.

The Tables Have Turned with Coach Chris from 2020-04-07T10:00

"I've had many requests from listeners over the years to flip the show around and have someone interview me, Coach Chris, for an episode of KookCast...I never liked the idea of being in the hot ...

3 Surfing Misconceptions from 2020-03-31T10:00

Let's lighten the mood a bit by talking about 3 (kooky) surfing misconceptions. This was a fun one for us to dig into ! Hope you enjoy it too. Stay safe. Stay well. Stay HOME! We're going to get...

"Keep it Clean" with Skip Frye from 2020-03-24T10:00

"A favorite kind of episode. Just doing my thing, out surfing in the line-up and next thing I know I'm sitting next to Skip Frye, and he wants to be on KookCast! What an honor to have a chance t...

How To Not Get Featured On @kookslams from 2020-03-17T10:00

If you follow @kookslams or @kookoftheday on instagram then you know damn well a majority of the kookiest moments happen when people are going in or getting out of the water. It's actually easy ...

No Ego with Bryan Perez from 2020-03-10T10:00

It's all in the title. This up and coming pro surfer is one of the most epic dudes, and he absolutely RIPS! Tune in to hear a little background about the El Salvadorian dark horse who is all but...

9 Surfing Hacks That'll Make Your Life Easier from 2020-03-03T11:00

When you do anything for a long time you start to pick up some tricks that make your endeavor of that thing a little easier, more efficient, pleasant etc. Obviously Coach Chris and Coach Evan ar...

The Three Circles of Power with Marcelo Castellanos from 2020-02-25T11:00

An episode for the books! Marcelo is a pro level surf coach from El Salvador who founded the Puro Surf Academy and his formula, "The Three Circles of Power" to help people improve their performa...

How to Stay Warm for a Cold Session from 2020-02-18T11:00

Do you often catch a chill out in the water? Well you're listening to the right guys today, because Coach Chris and Coach Evan are always battling the cold and they've figured out some ways to l...

Busted Ear Drum with Cole Olson from 2020-02-11T11:00

Our dedicated listeners are gonna be amped on this episode...We got Brother Cole back on the show to finish his busted ear drum story that got cut off the first time he was on as our guest (epis...

How To Know Your Surfboard is Too Small from 2020-02-04T11:00

Following up on our last episode (along with special guest/co-host Cole), here's a few ways to know that your surfboard is too small.

How to Know When Your Surfboard is Too Big from 2020-01-21T11:00

Is your surfboard too big for you? But how do you know? Join us as we discuss. You'll have to excuse the quality of the audio this week! Brother Cole joined us on this episode and we had to make...

Position Yourself for Success from 2020-01-07T11:00

In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Evan dive into the topic of positioning yourself in the ocean so you can be a more seasoned surfer, with a more calculated approach to your session.  

You're Not a Surfer! with Erik Schwab from 2019-12-24T10:36:39

A semi-ironic, kind of serious, but mostly joking list of qualifying characteristics that make up a true surfer with returning guest, Erik Schwab.

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How to Set a Pace&Get the Most From Your Surf Sessions from 2019-12-17T11:00

What a good topic, and if you haven't thought about it, you ought to. Pace is one of those subtle and infrequently discussed topics that can secretly make-or-break your sessions. Mindfulness and...

When Fashion and Surfing Collide with Adam Mar from 2019-12-10T17:56:41

This week's guest is a close friend of The Surf Continuum...Adam Mar, designer, shop owner, and surfer, it'd be a shock to show up to the beach in the morning and not find AM already out there g...

Our First Time Getting Tubed from 2019-12-03T15:35:35

Coach Chris and Coach Ev talking about getting pitted! Every surfer dreams about the tube, but what about the first time it ever happened to you? Your favorite surf coaches sit down to chat abou...

Dawn Patrol with Paul Farnham from 2019-11-26T11:00

This week on KookCast we have Paul Farnham as our guest. Learn a little bit from the man who almost never misses a dawn patrol, (except for a 12 year hiatus), or the second hiatus he took from s...

Excuses, Excuses. Don't Let These Surfing Stumbling Blocks Get in Your Way from 2019-11-19T19:35:48

You already know this...it's pretty easy to find a reason NOT to go surfing. In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are covering some common excuses surfers use to pass on a session and hop...

Finding Strength with Annie Armstrong from 2019-11-12T19:05:35

With a passion for surfing and name like "Armstrong", it'd be a shame if this week's guest didn't live up to her name. Fortunately that's not the case at all. If anything you'll finish this epis...

3 Surfing Myths from 2019-11-05T11:00

Don't matter if these sound reasonable or out of this world, the following three notions are myths. Thank goodness for KookCast or else you might've gone astray !

Just a Regular Guy with Rick Solano from 2019-10-29T15:05:27

We put "Uncle" Ricky in the hot seat this week. Get ready for a ride across all kinds of surf topics because your two hosts and their guest are getting loose and telling truths. 

First Surfboard Stories from 2019-10-22T10:00

It's an episode of firsts, and this one is all about surfboards. Tune in as Coach Chris and Coach Evan reminisce about their very first surfboard, which leads them to remember other "first" surf...

How To Get Better at Surfing without Surfing from 2019-10-15T10:00

Coach Chris and Coach Ev explore a few ways you can get better at surfing without getting in the ocean and actually surfing (which of course is the best way to get better at surfing). Have your ...

Two Wave Hold Downs with Cole Olson from 2019-10-08T14:44:17

It's been a long while we've wanted to get this weeks guest on the show, and it finally happened totally unplanned. Heading to our favorite sunset spot, our good friend Cole was already sitting ...

Surfer Delusions from 2019-10-01T11:34:33

Aren't We all a little bit delusional? Coach Chris and Coach Evan explore the many ways surfers attempt to delude themselves and others about their ability...among other things. Tune in then wri...

The Struggle is Real and Good For You with Doug Morro from 2019-09-24T10:00

Coach Chris sits down with Doug Morro to hear about his journey so far with surfing. Just over a year in it feels as though he knows less now than when he started and we explore why that's just ...

Surfing the Messy Middle from 2019-09-17T10:00

"The Messy Middle" is a phrase and book coined by author, Scott Belsky. It's all about helping you navigate your way through the hardest and most important part of any bold endeavor...like surfi...

Moving and Shaking with Paul Barnla from 2019-09-10T10:00

Here's the story. Paul parks his RV next to Coach Chris. Coach Chris notices said rig and its driver. They share a surf. Coach Chris introduces himself and invites himself inside to record an ep...

Surfing Misconception: It's All About Standing Up from 2019-09-03T11:12:07

It's true, we hear it so often from a supporting mom, dad, friend etc to their partner that just finished their first surf lesson... "did you stand up?!" as if that's the most important aspect a...

There's Plenty of Waves in the Sea with Negar Mohammadi from 2019-08-27T10:00

Coach Chris sits down with Vogue's Negar Mohammadi to listen to her "Sex in the City" influenced take on reading waves. Next time you loose a wave you thought was the one, don't sweat it. There'...

Do You Finish Your Waves Like a Kook? from 2019-08-20T10:00

Coach Chris and Coach Evan talking about a favorite topic. Finishes. Maybe one of the most ignored aspects of surfing by beginners, if you're bailing, jumping, or willingly falling over...you're...

Blauschild Doesn't Surf with Andrew Blauschild from 2019-08-13T10:00

This week I posted up in the shade with my buddy Drew Blauschild to record an episode. Just cruising the beach between sessions and Drew was chilling hard taking photo...

Do You Even Like Surfing!? Coach Chris' Pet Peeve from 2019-07-30T10:00

What could it be...Coach Chris' pet peeve. Nose dives ? Tardiness ? Getting pushed into waves ? Tune in and find out what really gets under Coach Chris' skin.

Full Send with Alexis Miller from 2019-07-23T10:00

Hey rippers, we have Alexis Miller on the show this week and she's the perfect guest to get you feeling all pumped up and ready to surf. She has a great learn to surf journey story that she bega...

Best Ways to Prepare for Swell from 2019-07-16T10:00

Coach Chris and Coach Evan talking about how they prepare for a new swell on the horizon. Tune in for some tips on prepping before you head out to score some waves on your next day out surfing. ...

How to Hang Ten Without Stepping on Anyone's Toes with Peter Spacek from 2019-07-09T10:00

Hey rippers! Peter Spacek joins the KookCast this week and it's nothing but good times. Stories of all kinds come to light in this discussion and we have no fear exploring them all. Make sure yo...

8 Ways to Make Learning How to Surf More Fun from 2019-07-02T10:00

Surfing got you down recently? For a beginner learning how to surf, life can be rough. Everyone that ever learned to surf has experienced the many emotions that come from being a beginner. The b...

Emily Anderson on Pain, Fear, and Perseverance from 2019-06-25T10:00

Join Coach Chris this week as he talks with his guest, Emily Anderson about persevering through a traumatic first experience surfing, and the subsequent list of scary and intimidating sessions t...

Coach Chris on Swell Season Radio LIVE from 2019-06-18T10:00

Hey rippers, The tables have turned this week on Kookcast. In this episode you'll hear Coach Chris as the guest on the Swell Season Radio podcast that's recorded live! Different feels for sure! ...

3 Kooky Things You Need To Stop Doing from 2019-06-11T10:00

Hey Kooks, Coach Chris and Coach Evan back with another episode of 3 kooky things you NEED to stop doing. We've done this title before with a different set of kooky behaviors, so if you haven't ...

For The Dream! feat. Ben Gravyy from 2019-06-03T17:44:11

Hey Kooks, killer episode this week with local NorthEast ripper, all time frother, and novelty wave legend, Ben Gravyy. I reached out to Ben a while ago about coming on the show and he was down ...

Making the Most of a Surf Trip feat. Scott Napier from 2019-05-28T10:00

This week on KookCast Coach Chris and Coach Evan are talking with Scott about their recent surf trip to Baja California together. Plenty of lessons learned and we're sharing 'em with you. Tune i...

Surfing Leashless from 2019-05-21T10:00

Hey rippers, Coach Chris and Coach Evan recording from BCS on a favorite topic...surfing without a leash. Ever wonder why some surfers paddle out without a cord tied to their ankle? Isn't the su...

Insider Trading feat. Tim Duffy from 2019-05-14T10:00

Hey kooks, welcome back to your weekly dose of KookCast. This week's episode was such a pleasure to record. Not only did I get to know more about the rad and stylish, Tim Duffy (and get a few in...

9 Things Every Beginner Surfer Should Know from 2019-05-07T10:00

Coach Chris and Coach Ev are covering 9 things every beginner surfer should know. To see a few paired visuals with these topics, check out 

thesurfcontinuum.com/9-things-every-beginner-s...

Chicks Who Charge feat. Erin Boyle from 2019-04-30T09:40:57

In this episode of KookCast: Surf Education, Coach Chris has a fun chat with one of his favorite girl surfers and good friend, Erin Boyle. A radical chick with the sweetest heart, Erin has a gre...

How to Get Through the Impact Zone from 2019-04-23T10:00

Hey Kook this week Coach Chris and Coach Evan are back talking about how to bust your way through that nasty inside, the impact zone. No matter how good you get, you'll always be reminded by Mot...

Stand Up Paddlers: The Way We Really Feel About You from 2019-04-16T10:00

Hey yo! This week on KookCast, we're talking about Stand-Up Paddle Boarders and the way we really feel about em'. Are you a SUPer? Or just someone with 2 cents? Chime in...send us an e-mail at i...

Flavors of Flavio feat. Flavio Percoco from 2019-04-09T10:00

Coach Chris gets on the phone with new friend and fellow surfer, Flavio Percoco to hear from his extensive list of how he keeps the flavor in his life with all sorts of kooky experiences while l...

How To Improve Your Style from 2019-04-02T10:00

Hey kooks, this week on KookCast we're talking about style. Can you improve it? Are you stuck with what you got? Coach Chris and Coach Ev dig into this topic and offer their opinion on the matte...

Where's Reno? feat. Reno Abellira from 2019-03-26T10:00

Some names in surf history you'll be forgiven for not knowing. Reno Abellira is not one of them. His contributions to surfboard design and the evolution of surfing in general is huge, and his st...

Surfing Inspirations from 2019-03-19T10:00

Hey kooks! This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan share two major role models that were a vital component to their growth and development as surfers. Tune in to hear about those men, ...

Walking on Urchins feat. Kevin Angiulo from 2019-03-12T06:33:27

Hey rippers, uploading from Puerto Rico with Kevin the Kind Man as he talks about that dreadful time he walked on urchins! Ouch. And the story gets even better when you find out what he does to ...

A Swell Kinda Guy feat. James McGaley from 2019-03-05T11:00

Hey rippers, no time for editing and intros this week! Just Coach Chris and James McGaley talking straight up. James is a solid dude...if you see him in the line up, make sure to give a friendly...

Surf Trippin' from 2019-02-26T11:00

Hey kooks, tune in this week as Coach Chris and Coach Evan look back and recap their annual February surf trip to Baja California. Touching on a many points we always talk about, we do our best ...

I Dub Thee "Team Neon" feat. Doug Milstein from 2019-02-19T21:19:21

Hey rippers, tune in to catch up with Doug Milstein and Coach Chris while they recall old stories about learning how to surf, kooking it, and all the usual nonsense surfers talk about. Highlight...

Listener Surf Stories from 2019-02-12T11:00

Hey rippers! Tune in this week while Coach Chris and Coach Evan read some fun stories and answer a few questions from a listener and new friend Cat Duval.

When Legends Speak (Kooks Better Listen!) feat. Joey Citarella from 2019-02-04T11:00

What an honor it was recording this week's episode. Coach Chris got the opportunity to sit down with humble, and life-long surfer Joey Citarella. If you've been a surfer in New York at any point...

Surf Gear: Care&Maintenance from 2019-01-28T11:00

This week on KookCast: Surf Education, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are answering some more listener mail and talking about gear care and maintenance for your surfboard and wetsuit. As surfers, th...

Only Good Vibes feat. Nigel Louis from 2019-01-21T11:00

Hey Kooks, let's take a road trip! Coach Chris is heading to the Rockaways to check out local surf shop Station RBNY, a sweet little shelter from the cold that's beaming with good vibes. The own...

Surfing Fundamental Fails: Sitting Turn from 2019-01-14T11:00

Hey Rippers! Your two favorite kooks are back and for our first new episode of 2019 we talking surfing fundamental fails! Specifically, how you can kook it with your sitting turn and more import...

Best of 2018: 3 Surf Etiquette Rules You Should Know from 2019-01-07T11:00

Hey rippers, happy new year! Coach Chris is taking a little break for 2 weeks from Kookcasting, but don't stress it because before he went away he took a look back on the recordings from the pas...

Best of 2018: Will Hahn from 2018-12-31T11:00

Hey rippers, happy new year! Coach Chris is taking a little break for 2 weeks from Kookcasting, but don't stress it because before he went away he took a look back on the recordings from the pas...

Tide: How to Read the Surf Forecast feat. Erik Schwab from 2018-12-24T19:02:20

Presenting a special 3 part series of episodes discussing how surfers use the surf forecast and the info found there to help them decide where to look for the best local surf. Join Coach Chris a...

Waves: How to Read the Surf Forecast feat. Erik Schwab from 2018-12-17T11:00